Health Professions at Northwest Iowa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA.
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Studying Online at Northwest Iowa Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Iowa Community College. Of 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #16 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #32 of 50 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #87 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #190 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1102 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1721 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Graduates of Northwest Iowa Community College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,136 |
| 2 years | $50,439 |
| 3 years | $52,233 |
| 4 years | $49,080 |
| 5 years | $55,527 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College take home a median $49,080, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College comes in at $18,192.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Northwest Iowa Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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